Is it possible for Max to realize his sin in hell? If he does, would God save him? It seems easy to justify hell for someone who is too prideful to ask for mercy, but what if Max did ask for mercy? I am thinking of the rich man from the parable you discussed in part 1 (Luke16:19-31): "Father Abraham," he cries, "have mercy on me" (v. 24), but "none may cross over from [hell] to [heaven]" (v. 26). Then, in a moment of compassion, the rich man says "then I beg you, father, . . . warn [my] brothers, so that they will not also come to this place of torment" (v. 28). It seems easy to justify hell for someone who shows aggression to those around him, but what if Max was compassionate? Can a loving God refuse to help someone who asks for mercy for himself and others?
I have faith the Logos—the Word—and the Spirit of Truth will show you good answers that you can give to me. His will be done, always! I think these articles were excellent. God Bless you, Anurav.
Only just seeing this but the answer to your question is that I do not know and still am trying to figure this out. I say I don't know because there are many people who will answer you "yes, he can be saved" and others who say that he will not. I urge you to explore the theology of Universalism- the view in which everyone is eventually moved out of hell into Heaven, and the theology of annihilationism-in which all souls in hell are damned and at some point, they cease to exist. Additionally, you must absolutely read "the Great Divorce" by C.S Lewis as I think it most aligns with how I myself view hell. Regardless of what we want Heaven and hell to be, may God guide us as we seek His Truth.
Is it possible for Max to realize his sin in hell? If he does, would God save him? It seems easy to justify hell for someone who is too prideful to ask for mercy, but what if Max did ask for mercy? I am thinking of the rich man from the parable you discussed in part 1 (Luke16:19-31): "Father Abraham," he cries, "have mercy on me" (v. 24), but "none may cross over from [hell] to [heaven]" (v. 26). Then, in a moment of compassion, the rich man says "then I beg you, father, . . . warn [my] brothers, so that they will not also come to this place of torment" (v. 28). It seems easy to justify hell for someone who shows aggression to those around him, but what if Max was compassionate? Can a loving God refuse to help someone who asks for mercy for himself and others?
I have faith the Logos—the Word—and the Spirit of Truth will show you good answers that you can give to me. His will be done, always! I think these articles were excellent. God Bless you, Anurav.
Only just seeing this but the answer to your question is that I do not know and still am trying to figure this out. I say I don't know because there are many people who will answer you "yes, he can be saved" and others who say that he will not. I urge you to explore the theology of Universalism- the view in which everyone is eventually moved out of hell into Heaven, and the theology of annihilationism-in which all souls in hell are damned and at some point, they cease to exist. Additionally, you must absolutely read "the Great Divorce" by C.S Lewis as I think it most aligns with how I myself view hell. Regardless of what we want Heaven and hell to be, may God guide us as we seek His Truth.
Good to know. I will definitely check these out. Thank you so much, Anurav!